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VK51 UYG

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,655 mi
Last recorded111,655 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,655 miles

Body has slight corrosion GANRALY INNERSILL RUSTY CORROSION AND SOME PALCE WEAK (6.1.B.2)

OUTER SILL FITTED PLASTIK MOULD

Fail 25 Aug 2015 111,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER TRIM INSECURE (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WATER NOT SPRAY ON HEAD LAMP (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion GANRALY INNERSILL RUSTY CORROSION AND SOME PALCE WEAK (6.1.B.2)

OUTER SILL FITTED PLASTIK MOULD

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,633 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,872 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 86,568 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,043 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,043 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,728 miles

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 May 2008 60,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear door won't open

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,928 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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VK51 UYG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK51 UYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK51 UYG registered?

VK51 UYG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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